Vitamin C Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Mad Hippie
Updated November 10, 2026
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate brightens post-acne marks; hydration, not transformation, is the recurring payoff.
What the community says
A derivative-based vitamin C serum with hyaluronic acid, ferulic acid, and vitamin E for morning brightening and lightweight hydration. It suits people wanting gentler daily antioxidant care, though grapefruit extract can irritate reactive skin and visible correction may feel underwhelming.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Often underwhelms on visible change
- Breakouts or worsening bumps reported
- Citrus-related irritation is a recurring complaint
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Full ingredient list · 19
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum ingredients
Water Deionized, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate), Alkyl Benzoate, Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea), Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis Seed Extract), Hyaluronic Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Vitamin E (Tocotrienol), Ferulic Acid, Chamomile Flower Extract (Recutita Matricaria), Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 47 mentions across 28 threads
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more, summarized.
“I've had a lot of luck with the mad hippie products.”
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“I use the cream face wash, the vitamin C serum in the morning”
Positive
“If you want to try mad hippie Ulta has a dual pack with the vitamin A and Vitamin C”
Positive
“I'm using mad hippie, and omg I'm loving the results. I look so glowy after”
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“You may like the Mad Hippie vitamin c that is a vitamin c derivative”
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“Mad hippie vitamin c”
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“I use them alternatively each night”
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“Night:”
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“I ditched what little I had left for Mad Hippie's Vitamin C serum.”
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“I use Melano CC instead”
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“If you’re really on a budget upgrade to the timeless vitamin c serum instead.”
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“Mad Hippie is also a great brand.”
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“Their Vitamin C Serum is great.”
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“My local, healthy grocery store carries the brands I typically use (Mad Hippie, Derma E, etc.)”
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